President Bola Tinubu is reportedly considering Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan(SAN)as the next Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
This consideration comes as the current chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, approaches the end of his decade-long tenure.
Both a source within the Presidency and a close associate of Kogi-born Prof. Amupitan have confirmed that he is being strongly vetted for the role, though no official announcement has been made yet.
Yakubu, appointed in 2015 by former President Muhammadu Buhari, oversaw significant changes during his time.
He introduced innovations like the BVAS (Bimodal Voter Accreditation System), the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV), and simultaneous accreditation and voting.
However, his tenure was also marked by controversies, particularly criticism over frequent inconclusive elections.
If confirmed by the National Assembly, Amupitan will immediately face major responsibilities, including overseeing the FCT council elections and the Anambra, Ekiti, and Osun governorship elections in 2026, culminating in the crucial 2027 general elections.
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